How to tell if your lawn needs it, according to experts.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you've ever noticed a thick layer of roots, dead grass, and organic detritus on your lawn, you probably have a thatch problem.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you've ever noticed a thick layer of roots, dead grass, and organic detritus on your lawn, you ...

Dethatching can be performed with a manual or powered rake, or a rotary broom. (StatePoint) Dethatching your lawn has numerous benefits. But if you’re not sure what dethatching is or how to do it, you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dethatcher on lawn - Stenko Vlad/Shutterstock When's the last time you checked under the "hood" of your lawn? Thatch, the layer of ...

Dethatching your yard can be quite the process, but you have more work to do when you're done. Your lawn is vulnerable and ...

After testing six dethatching rakes, our top choice was the Ames 15″ Adjustable Thatch Rake. It’s effective at removing thatch, affordable, and built to last. Ahead, discover how the other models we ...

Core aeration is an important maintenance task for maintaining a lawn and I prefer it over power raking. A power rake is a machine with rotating tines that mechanically lift and remove thatch, which ...

A layer of dead organic material on your lawn, called thatch, is great in moderation. A thin layer of thatch acts as a buffer that keeps the soil moist, regulates its temperature, and adds nutrients ...

(StatePoint) Dethatching your lawn has numerous benefits. But if you’re not sure what dethatching is or how to do it, you may be wondering if it’s really worth all the effort. To shed light on ...